His Grace Is Sufficient

The statement in Corinthians 12:9...

 "he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness. Therefore I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest upon me." 

... has met me exactly where I have been this week.  There is nothing that prepares you to watch the man you love led out of a courtroom by Federal Marshals to a destination that is unknown, not knowing when you will hear from him again.  My weakness was all-consuming.  Nothing I could do by myself could bring me comfort or peace.  But thankfully, HIS grace IS sufficient for me.  HIS power IS perfect, especially in my weakness.  So let me say..."I am the weakest of all, BUT, my God is worthy of boasting because He has kept me going and, in fact, joyful in spite of the pain of being separated from my dear Bryan.  

I was able to find out at 11:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 30th, where Bryan is being housed.  He is currently living at the Sauk County Jail in Baraboo, WI.  He is receiving medical care for the burn on his left arm and he is meeting some guys that are in the same situation he is.  He's already attended a Bible Study.  He is not raving about the food, but he's not complaining either.

We don't know how long he'll be at Sauk County Jail, but for now, he is comfortable and in good spirits.  

If anyone would like to write to him, his address is:

Bryan Erbst - 46036
Sauk County Jail
1300 Lange Court
Baraboo, WI 53913

Inmates cannot receive greeting cards, but letters are encouraged.  

Bryan and I are both so grateful for the loving family and friends who have shown unfailing support for us over this past year and a half.  We know there will be plenty of challenges coming but we rest confidently in God's amazing grace.  

I'll try to be more faithful in blogging now that the sentence has been imposed.  Hopefully, Bryan will be feeding me some things to post, as well.

Jeannie